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What does sacred scripture refer to? - Answer-The library of divinely inspired writings
that make up the Bible
What is the Church's sacred Tradition? - Answer-The living transmission, or handing on
of the Gospel message, contained in the church's teaching, life, and worship. Began
with apostles, passed to Pope.
How is the canon of Scripture also inspired? - Answer-Holy Spirit! Church realized they
needed to separate the sacred texts that were divinely inspired and those that weren't
What were the two ways the scripture was originally sared? - Answer-Orally and in
writing
What are the three ways for thoroughly examining Scripture? - Answer-1.) Pay attention
to Bible as a Whole
2.) Read it in light of Sacred Tradition
3.) Be attentive to analogy of faith (every statement must be viewed in context of the
entire body of faith.
Who is responsible for protecting and proclaiming the Church's sacred Scripture? -
Answer-Pope/Bishops...Magisterium
What essential beliefs do the Apostles and Nicene Creeds express? - Answer-Belief in
the 1st person God (and his creation)
2nd person Jesus (and his work of redemption)
3rd person Holy Spirit (as the origin and source of salvation)
Doctrine v Dogma - Answer-Dogma is directly revealed by God and is "living" so it can
be changed and interpereted...but Catholics are obliged to believe it
Doctrine is not revealed by God but has official approval of Magisterium...and it's not
vital you believe it...but u should. It helps u understand dogma.
Definitive doctrine - Answer-Necessary for protecting/explaining Divine Revelation